Nation and World Politics
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U.S. Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino, fellow agents expected to soon leave ChicagoNov 11, 2025 10:32 am - The Trump administration’s aggressive deportation campaign in Chicago is expected to soon ramp down as U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and many of his fellow agents prepare to move on to another city, according to two law enforcement officials.
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Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights
Nov 11, 2025 7:26 am - The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy.
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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
Nov 11, 2025 7:06 am - It's up to the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to decide when full payments will resume under the SNAP food aid program that helps 1 in 8 Americans buy groceries as the financial pressures mount on families in some states.
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Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech that sparked resignations by news bosses
Nov 11, 2025 7:03 am - U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC over the way a speech he made was edited in a documentary aired by Britain's national broadcaster.
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While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
Nov 10, 2025 9:38 pm - Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cut...
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Supreme Court rejects call to overturn same-sex marriage decision
Nov 10, 2025 9:36 pm - The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The justices, without comment, turned away ...
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to intervene in SNAP fight again
Nov 10, 2025 9:34 pm - The Trump administration on Monday again asked the Supreme Court to block lower court decisions requiring it to pay full food assistance benefits to about 42 million Amer...
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Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the HouseNov 10, 2025 8:38 pm - The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal wit...
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China announces restrictions on chemicals after deal with Trump on fentanyl tariffs
Nov 10, 2025 4:05 pm - China said Monday it is making good on its pledge to crack down on chemicals that can be used to make fentanyl, a key issue for President Donald Trump during recent talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as they aimed to take steps to ease a trade war.
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Suburban dad says he and toddler were pepper-sprayed by federal agents as they went grocery shopping
Nov 10, 2025 3:28 pm - A suburban Chicago father and his 1-year-old daughter were pepper-sprayed at close range as they headed grocery shopping over the weekend and happened upon federal immigration agents, the family said.